Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-28 Remote | Paid

Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-28 supports the next generation of ocean professionals through training, mentorship, and a year-long capstone project. The Ocean Futures Fellowship provides remote, structured professional development aimed at building ocean literacy, leadership, and applied skills in areas such as AI, immersive media, archives, partnerships, and communications.

The program is presented on the IIE website in partnership with OceanX and leverages OceanX’s network of mentors, expedition opportunities, and educational resources. Fellows participate remotely from their home countries and draw on OceanX’s international connections for mentorship and potential expedition or summit opportunities.

Ocean Futures Fellowship Benefits

• Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to support their participation in the program.
• Fellows will participate fully remotely from their home countries.
• The program includes the potential opportunity to travel on board the OceanXplorer vessel or attend an OceanX Summit.
• Training, educational projects, professional development and mentorship over a twelve-month program.
• Access to mentors from the OceanX Changemakers Community.
• A technology stipend is available for select Fellows on a case-by-case basis.

Ocean Futures Fellowship Eligibility Criteria

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Able to commit and participate fully in the 12-month fellowship beginning either from February or April 2027; full-time students or individuals working in full-time employment opportunities are not eligible.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution prior to the start of the fellowship.
• Individuals applying for the Immersive Media Fellowship or Marketing Communications Fellowship must have a degree related to ocean science, ocean conservation, media, communications, or other related fields.
• Individuals applying for the Partnerships Fellowship must have a degree related to sustainable finance, policy, science, nonprofit management, media, communications, or business adjacent fields.
• Full professional proficiency in English (C2-level or equivalent).
• Practical knowledge and interest in AI literacy and applying emerging technologies responsibly and effectively.
• Motivated by purpose, access, mentorship, and global opportunity.

How to Apply for Ocean Futures Fellowship

• Applicants must complete an online application which includes general background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and previous experience related to ocean education).
• Submit a Resume/CV.
• Provide responses to short essay questions.
• Submit a short video outlining your qualifications and motivations for becoming an Ocean Futures Fellow.
• Before starting the application, have links ready to enter: link to your resume/CV (required), link to your video response (required), links to your sample project and English score (optional).
• Use the online Apply Now form linked on the program page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Ocean Futures Fellowship Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on the program details provided on the official page.